It's week 12 of my training program, and the challenges are mounting. Just as I start to get stronger, and build up a base endurance level, the workouts are getting harder. They're getting longer, too, I realize as my spare time dwindles away and I stop being able to stay awake for the evening news. I can't eat enough, sleep enough, and don't remember when my last mani/pedi was. And is work picking up as well? Or is it just my perception?
I was ready for those transitions. What I wasn't ready for was the added peer pressure of where to train and with whom! If every triathlete has his/her unique training program, how does anybody manage to follow it and keep their training buddies?
Changing it Up
You know you're supposed to give your legs a rest, and yet you opt for a ride or swim workout on your day off. Or perhaps you're the one who coaxes people to join your program for the day. Some schedule changes are simply needed to accommodate travel plans and other family or work-related events.
Just make sure you know your limits and also what lies ahead when you shuffle your training days. And at this point in the game, don't be too hard on yourself if you miss a day or need to take an extra rest day. Maintaining the work-life balance is arguably the 4th discipline in the sport!
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